Do you think you have breathing difficulties?
Researchers from BCN MedTech and UPC reveal that a large part of the population are having breathing difficulties, which may be due to muscle...
Brain regions unlocked for those with Alzheimer’s disease
The largest dataset regarding brain regions has been produced by researchers from the University of Manchester, showing differences in healthy brains and those with...
The metallodrug: could this be the next antitumor drug?
Some types of cancer cannot be treated with classic chemotherapy, so a team of scientists are working on a metallodrug, which has the potential...
Hyperactive brain cells could be to blame for antidepressants not working
Research has found that for around a third of people with major depressive disorder, antidepressants have not been working – could this be due...
Is global climate change affecting fertility?
According to the University of Liverpool, UK, global climate change could make some species sterile and see them succumb earlier than expected.
Published in Trends...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 08: discover the evolving world of healthcare
Editor Kathryn Washburn introduces the eighth edition of Health Europa Quarterly, talking rare, infectious and chronic diseases the hot topic of medical cannabis.
Medical cannabis...
The union of Cannabics Pharmaceuticals and NewCanna Hub
Cannabics Pharmaceuticals and NewCanna Hub are set to collaborate to manufacture and market Cannabics' SR Capsules in Colombia.
Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Inc. a leader in personalised...
Novartis Pharmaceuticals revolutionising data use
During their annual results briefing in Switzerland, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, the innovative healthcare solutions company, announced their plan to transform healthcare.
Novartis emphasised the integration of...
Can serotonin neurons give you cat-like reflexes?
Known for its role in relieving depression, serotonin neurons could also help the brain execute instantaneous, appropriate behaviours in emergency situations.
According to a Cornell...
Low body weight in young children could increase anorexia nervosa later
Published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, low body weight in young children and anorexia nervosa may be...
Let’s talk nemuri: the gene that induces the need to sleep
Humans spend almost one-third of their lives sleeping, yet sleep is still one of biology's most enduring mysteries – could nemuri unlock this?
Published in...
The case for an EU resolution on medical cannabis
Miriam Dalli MEP believes that denying a patient knowledge and access to a therapy that relieves pain and suffering violates their basic human rights....
Eating insects to save the environment
Consuming foods of insect origin is encouraged as a response to the environmental impact of meat production, but how do vegans and vegetarians feel...
Do you know your BMI and its connection to heart health?
According to a Cleveland Clinic survey, 88% of Americans understand the connection between a healthy heart and weight but aren’t doing enough to combat...
Improving health care for indigenous women living with violence
New research finds that cultural practices have the ability of improving health care for Indigenous women living with violence.
According to the University of British...
What do you know about Elfi-Tech and their Finger Port device?
Elfi-Tech’s Dr Ilya Fine talks Finger Port, the innovative device that acts as your own personal health station, providing unparalleled ease of use at...
Negative body image could be deterred by who you surround yourself with
Spending time with those who are not preoccupied with their bodies can improve an individual’s own eating habits and body image, therefore reducing negative...
Will Europe be the world’s largest medical cannabis market?
According to Prohibition Partners and the Davos World Economic Forum, Europe’s medical cannabis market could double in size in 2019.
The European cannabis market’s value...
Time to talk about the negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Researchers at BIDMC, Israel, used imaging data to determine the underlying anatomical cause of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
The negative symptoms of schizophrenia include...
ICBT: expanding the advantages of Internet-delivered CBT
According to Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, Internet-delivered CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), or ICBT, may have a new adaptive treatment strategy on the horizon.
Scientists have experimented...